Wreath project to honor the fallen

In 2006, a new tradition of laying wreaths at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery during the holiday time, in honor of our fallen, was started. About 300 wreaths were purchased and each gravesite was covered that first year. As the cemetery continues to grow, it is only through the generosity and support of individuals, groups and businesses in surrounding communities that the goal of providing one wreath for each gravesite has been accomplished for the last six years.

With help, the 2012 Wreath Project will be just as successful.

About 11,500 wreaths will be needed for the 2012 wreath-laying event, each one costing $8, but donations in any amount are much appreciated. Checks may be sent to REMEMBERaVET.net, PO Box 773, Winters, CA, 95694.

All ages are invited and encouraged to attend and participate in the wreath-laying ceremony at 9 a.m. Dec. 15, rain or shine. Wreaths may also be picked up the week prior to the public event for family and friends wanting a more private remembrance (check the website for dates/times to pick up wreaths).

One need not donate to attend and wreaths are all purchased in advance and supplied to volunteers that day. It is an event that families will never forget.

Thank you in advance for supporting this terrific community project. Please help spread the word about this project ... that's how it grows. To receive regular updates about the annual wreath project, join the e-mail group by sending a message to wreathproject@yahoo.com or visiting the website at www.wreathproject.org.